SANTA MONICA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Morning at the Market: A Santa Monica Food Walk on the Ocean’s Edge — $90 | 3.5 Hours
A Saturday-morning guided walking tour of Santa Monica’s ocean-front community and its famed Farmer’s Market, with food tastings equivalent to a full meal.
Morning at the Market: A Santa Monica Food Walk on the Ocean’s Edge — $90 | 3.5 Hours.
Spend a morning west of Los Angeles strolling the ocean-front streets of Santa Monica, led by a guide through the city’s vibrant atmosphere and its renowned Farmer’s Market. Along the way you sample a variety of food tastings—enough to equal a full meal—while getting a sense of this lively coastal community.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Santa Monica Farmer’s Market
This Saturday-morning route takes you into the famous Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, noted in the tour description as one of the biggest markets in the country.
Tastings Equal to a Full Meal
All food tastings are included in the ticket; the tour’s sampling itinerary is designed so the total amount of tastings is equivalent to a full meal.
A Walk Through an Ocean‑Front Community
The walk threads through Santa Monica’s ocean-front neighborhood, pairing coastal streetscapes with market energy for a compact, seaside food experience.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The rhythm is brisk and social: a guided walking tour on a Saturday morning that moves between market stalls and neighborhood streets, stopping for guided tastings at local vendors and sampling enough to replace a meal while keeping you on foot through Santa Monica’s shoreline community.
THE MARKET
Santa Monica Farmer’s Market
This Saturday-morning route takes you into the famous Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, noted in the tour description as one of the biggest markets in the country.
THE FOOD
Tastings Equal to a Full Meal
All food tastings are included in the ticket; the tour’s sampling itinerary is designed so the total amount of tastings is equivalent to a full meal.
THE SETTING
A Walk Through an Ocean‑Front Community
The walk threads through Santa Monica’s ocean-front neighborhood, pairing coastal streetscapes with market energy for a compact, seaside food experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Water for the walk, comfortable walking shoes, and cash for any additional purchases beyond included tastings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately 3.5 hours.
What is included in the ticket?
Ticket price includes all food tastings and the guided walking tour; the amount of tastings is equivalent to a full meal.
Is this tour wheelchair or stroller friendly?
The operator states they do their best to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, babies, and young children, but advance purchase is required.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
The tour description notes it may not be suited for vegans, the lactose intolerant, or those on a strict gluten‑free diet.
How much should I tip the guide?
In the tourism industry it is customary to tip 15%–20% of the retail price of the tour if you enjoyed the experience.
Are last‑minute changes allowed?
Advance purchase is required; same‑day add‑ons or changes will incur an additional fee of $25 per person.